VARITE is looking for a qualified CAD Drafter for one of its clients located in Hauppauge, NY
WHAT THE CLIENT DOES?
A global leader in smart building technologies, energy solutions, and industrial automation. The company provides products and services that optimize energy efficiency, sustainability, and performance across buildings, industrial facilities, and vehicles.
WHAT WE DO?
Established in the Year 2000, VARITE is an award-winning minority business enterprise providing global consulting & staffing services to Fortune 1000 companies and government agencies. With 850+ global consultants, VARITE is committed to delivering excellence to its customers by leveraging its global experience and expertise in providing comprehensive scientific, engineering, technical, and non-technical staff augmentation and talent acquisition services.
Job Title: CAD Drafter
Duration: 06 months
Location: Hauppauge, NY
Work Mode: Onsite
Pay Rate Range: $25.00 - $28.00/hr on W2
Location Requirement:
- Candidates must be local to the Hauppauge, NY office or able to reliably commute, as this is an onsite role within office collaboration being a key expectation.
HERE'S WHAT YOU’LL DO:
Candidate Profile – Core Attributes
- Demonstrates a serious interest in the life safety and fire protection industry, with an understanding of the responsibility and rigor associated with life safety system design.
- Is self driven, reliable, and motivated to learn, grow, and build a career within a structured engineering and design environment.
- Comfortable working under supervision while actively seeking feedback, guidance, and technical development from senior design staff.
- These attributes are essential for success on the team and should be treated as baseline qualifiers when identifying and advancing candidates for consideration. It’s important that the candidate takes the lifesafety industry seriously, is reliable, and is motivated to learn. We’re looking for someone who wants to develop professionally, not just fill a shortterm CAD seat.
Core Responsibilities:
- Create and revise construction drawings under supervision
- Produce:
- Floor plan layouts
- Riser diagrams
- Electrical interconnection drawings
- Installation termination drawings
- Prepare submittal documentation, including:
- Product data sheets
- Battery calculations
- Maintain project drawing files and records
- Track and update as-built drawings
- Support design team members with assigned projects
WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO WIN:
Key Qualifications:
- Proficient in AutoCAD 2014 or newer
- Strong skills with Windows-based software and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
- Excellent organization and attention to detail
- Experience in the construction industry, preferably:
- Electrical construction
- Mechanical construction
- Low-voltage systems installation
- Professional industry experience preferred over purely academic or club-based drafting experience
- High School Diploma or equivalent required
Preferred Background:
- Candidates with experience supporting:
- Fire alarm systems
- Security systems
- Access control systems
- Low-voltage specialty systems
- Construction drawing preparation and revisions
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BENEFITS:
We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the health, well-being, and financial security of our employees and their families. Eligible employees may receive:
- Health Insurance: Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Retirement Plans: Participation in a company-sponsored retirement savings plan.
- Legal Service Plans: Offering access to attorneys for legal advice and representation.
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VARITE is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status